Freight Carrier · Romulus, MI

TANTARA TRANSPORTATION INC

34800 GODDARD RD · Romulus, MI 48174-3406

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #13964
  • USDOT #587180 USDOT Active
  • 99
    Power Units
  • 99
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TANTARA TRANSPORTATION INC is a Romulus, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 99 truck(s) in their fleet and 99 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-13964 and their USDOT number is 587180.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/06/2024 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 11/06/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,595,420 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Motor Vehicles

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Michigan — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 17 inspections (past 24 months) California — 7 inspections (past 24 months) California — 7 inspections (past 24 months) California — 7 inspections (past 24 months) California — 7 inspections (past 24 months) California — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Vermont — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Utah — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 27 states over the past 24 months: MI (17), CA (7), MD (6), OH (4), IN (4), NM (3), GA (2), WI (2), NV (2), TX (2), NC (2), NE (2), +15 more. Home base: Romulus, Michigan.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 12 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 12% 23.4% Driver 4.6% 6.7% Hazmat 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 5
    Injury
  • 6
    Tow
  • 11
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.12 22 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.32 9 Vehicle Maintenance 2.93 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0.02 1 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.28 3

Inspection Summary

  • 69
    Total
  • 32
    Clean
  • 37
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 39 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×2 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection. OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane. SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Hours of Service 12

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current SW 5
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days. SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) SW 1
  • 395.30CFailing to follow the prompts from the ELD when editing/adding missing information SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 9

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 396.5(a)Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated SW 3
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
TANTARA TRANSPORTATION INC
34800 GODDARD RD
ROMULUS, MI 48174-3406
Mailing Address
TANTARA TRANSPORTATION INC
PO BOX 51487
LIVONIA, MI 48150

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